Italian Burgers

Health score
41%
Italian Burgers
45 min.
6
424kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your burger game? These Italian Burgers are a delightful twist on the classic, combining the savory flavors of ground turkey and spicy Italian sausage with a medley of colorful bell peppers and onions. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this dish is not only delicious but also packed with wholesome ingredients that will satisfy your cravings without the guilt.

Imagine biting into a juicy patty, grilled to perfection, and topped with a vibrant mix of sautéed bell peppers and onions, all smothered in a rich, fat-free Italian herb pasta sauce. The addition of sharp provolone cheese adds a creamy, tangy finish that perfectly complements the savory flavors of the meat. Served on a whole wheat hamburger bun, these burgers are a hearty yet healthy option for any meal.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these Italian Burgers that will impress your family and friends. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply looking for a satisfying weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. So fire up the grill or broiler, and get ready to indulge in a deliciously unique burger experience that brings the taste of Italy right to your table!

Ingredients

  • cups bell pepper green
  • cups bell pepper red
  • 12 ounces pd of ground turkey 
  • 12 ounces turkey sausage italian hot
  • cups onion vertically sliced
  • 1.5 cups pasta sauce fat-free italian (such as Muir Glen)
  • ounces provolone cheese shredded
  • 12 ounce hamburger buns whole wheat

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • grill
  • broiler
  • broiler pan

Directions

  1. Prepare grill or broiler.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
  3. Add bell peppers and onion; saut 10 minutes.
  4. Add pasta sauce, and cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Keep warm.
  5. Remove casings from sausage.
  6. Combine sausage and turkey in a large bowl. Divide mixture into 6 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
  7. Place patties on a grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done.
  8. Place 1 patty on bottom half of each hamburger bun; top each patty with 2/3 cup bell pepper mixture, 2 tablespoons cheese, and top half of each hamburger bun.

Nutrition Facts

Calories424kcal
Protein30.74%
Fat28.44%
Carbs40.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.5
Glycemic Load
3.63
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
35.360869925955%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
2.96mg
Isorhamnetin
2.67mg
Kaempferol
0.4mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
12.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:423.75kcal
21.19%
Fat:13.86g
21.32%
Saturated Fat:5.55g
34.7%
Carbohydrates:44.76g
14.92%
Net Carbohydrates:37.34g
13.58%
Sugar:15.24g
16.94%
Cholesterol:71.02mg
23.67%
Sodium:1215.74mg
52.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:33.7g
67.4%
Vitamin C:192.55mg
233.39%
Vitamin A:3780.73IU
75.61%
Selenium:45.94µg
65.62%
Vitamin B6:1.29mg
64.44%
Vitamin B3:12.02mg
60.12%
Iron:9.49mg
52.72%
Manganese:0.92mg
46.2%
Phosphorus:440.84mg
44.08%
Folate:139.73µg
34.93%
Vitamin B2:0.53mg
31.26%
Vitamin B1:0.46mg
30.79%
Fiber:7.42g
29.68%
Potassium:945.53mg
27.02%
Zinc:3.8mg
25.31%
Magnesium:90.94mg
22.74%
Calcium:207.39mg
20.74%
Vitamin B5:1.92mg
19.16%
Vitamin E:2.76mg
18.39%
Copper:0.36mg
18.14%
Vitamin B12:0.75µg
12.43%
Vitamin K:12.54µg
11.94%
Vitamin D:0.3µg
1.98%
Source:My Recipes